PAU General Sciences (Aragón) exam-day guide
PAU General Sciences (Aragón) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (DNI, passport, or equivalent)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted for the Aragón PAU and whether expired documents are refused.
Exam admission card or registration proof
Print or download whatever proof of registration the university or coordinating body issues. The exact format and whether it must be printed is set each year: confirm with the provider.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (several)
Bring at least two working pens plus a spare. Some subjects require ink rather than pencil; check the instructions on the cover of each paper.
Pencils, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for drafts and for any multiple-choice answer sheet. Confirm with the provider whether answers must be transferred in ink or pencil.
Approved calculator
Only models permitted by the exam regulations for the specific subject may be used. Check the current list of allowed and prohibited models with the provider, and verify graphing or programmable functions are not banned.
Ruler, set square, protractor, and compass
Needed for Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, and similar subjects. Bring them in a clear case so invigilators can inspect them quickly.
Analog watch
Exam rooms may not have a visible clock and phones must be switched off and stored. A simple non-smart watch lets you manage time without relying on the invigilator's announcements.
Clear water bottle with labels removed
Staying hydrated helps during long sessions. Confirm with the provider whether bottles are allowed on the desk and whether labels must be removed.
Light layers and comfortable clothing
Room temperature can vary and sessions are long. Dress in layers you can remove or add without leaving the room.
Know your room, building, and access point
Venues are assigned by the coordinating university and published before the exam. Check the assignment the day before and locate the building entrance in advance.
Plan transport with a buffer
Arrive well before the scheduled start; late entry rules vary by venue. Confirm with the provider the exact arrival time and the cut-off for admission to the room.
Leave prohibited devices at home or switched off and stored
Mobile phones, smart watches, and any connected device are normally banned from the desk. Confirm with the provider the rules on storage and the consequences of a device sounding during the exam.
Plan the day
Stop learning new content. Review your summaries, formula sheets, and past-paper mistakes subject by subject, prioritizing the subjects with the highest weight in your access route. Confirm the exact date, time, and venue for each paper and re-read the official instructions on permitted materials. Protect sleep: do not trade rest for extra cramming in the last three nights.
Prepare the material kit in one bag: IDs, registration proof, pens, pencils, eraser, approved calculator with fresh batteries, geometry tools, analog watch, water bottle. Check the calculator model against the permitted list and test it. Verify transport routes and travel time to the venue, including a backup option.
Do a light review only: skim key formulas and structures, not full topics. Pack the bag and leave it by the door. Check the venue location and the room assignment once more. Set two alarms and plan to arrive with a wide margin. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at your usual time; avoid all-night study.
Eat a proper breakfast and avoid excessive caffeine. Take the prepared bag, confirm you have the ID and registration proof in hand, and leave earlier than the calculated travel time. On arrival, locate the room, find your seat, and keep phones off and stored before entering. Read the cover instructions of each paper carefully before writing.
Read the whole paper first and note the marks per question. Allocate time proportionally to marks and keep a few minutes at the end for checking. Start with questions you can answer confidently, then return to harder ones. Show reasoning and working even when the final answer is uncertain, since method often earns partial credit. Watch the clock with your analog watch and follow invigilator instructions on when to stop writing.
If you have several papers on the same day or consecutive days, avoid comparing answers with other candidates, which only raises anxiety. Eat, hydrate, and rest between sessions. Do a brief targeted review of the next subject's key formulas and structures rather than a full re-study.
Rules to check
Bring the original official photo ID required for the Aragón PAU and keep it visible on the desk. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if you arrive without valid ID.
Mobile phones, smart watches, and any connected or programmable devices must be switched off and stored away from the desk. Confirm with the provider the exact prohibition list and the consequences of a device being detected.
Only materials expressly permitted for each subject may be used, including the calculator model. The permitted list is updated periodically: confirm with the provider before the exam which models and tools are allowed.
Follow invigilator instructions on timing, identification, and stopping writing. Writing after the announced end or continuing during an unauthorized pause can lead to annulment of the paper; confirm with the provider the specific sanction.
Breaks and leaving the room during a session are normally restricted. Confirm with the provider whether toilet breaks are allowed, whether they are escorted, and whether time is added.
Scoring and grading rules, including the weighting of each subject in the access score and the treatment of resits, are set by the official regulations. Confirm with the provider the current weighting and the rules that apply to your case.
Any irregularity, such as copying, using unauthorized material, or impersonating another candidate, is subject to disciplinary procedures. Confirm with the provider the applicable procedure and penalties.
Check the official calendar and venue assignment published by the coordinating university, since dates, times, and rooms can change. Confirm with the provider the final schedule for each of your papers.